Four Legends About President Polk.

The article presents an examination into four popular myths surrounding the 19th century U.S. President James K. Polk. Among the historical legends mentioned are the notion that Polk was relatively unknown at the time of his campaign of 1844 and that he was given the nomination by political intrigue rather than direct election, that his rivalry with the Democratic Party led to his Cabinet selection, and that he was hostile to New York Governor Silas Wright and opposed and conspired against his re-election.